Packing Information:

Pack Size: 25

Supplied flat (banded in neat stacks)

easy to assemble - fold over the side with the attached integrated base card (if present) and the opposite side, before folding the mitred side flaps and folding the remaining sides over the top of these flaps to click securely into place

for guidance view one of our assembly instruction videos

For size or colour information see product details

Product Code:

8OLID

Internal Dimensions (mm unless stated):

159 x 78 x 32

Product Features:

Fold-up Lid for use with Fold-up Bases from our Natural, Standard or Colour Range | Colour Range allows you to mix and match colours or create a simple set box in a single colour of your choice | Vac-forme multi-cavity insert trays and luxurious cushion pad inserts are also available to complete a high quality chocolate box | integrated basecards also give consistent colour throughout making these boxes a great option for packing any shallow products

Can be personalised with your own branding- low minimum of only 50 units | Ask a member of our Customer Services team for more information.

On Shelf | Next Working Day Delivery (UK Mainland) | 2-4 day EU Service (varies by country) with optional express deliveries |Same day despatch for orders placed before 12pm (Saturday and Timed delivery options also available) | We work hard to get you what you want when you want it!

Overview:

Supplied flat (banded in neat stacks)

easy to assemble - fold over the side with the attached integrated base card (if present) and the opposite side, before folding the mitred side flaps and folding the remaining sides over the top of these flaps to click securely into place

Designed for eight pieces of chocolate, pralines, fudge or other confectionery - perfect as a gift

8 Choc by name, when used without the vac-forme inserts these versatile boxes (taken as a set with fold-up base and fold-up lid ordered together) are ideal for jewellery, soap, candles, cosmetics or other gifts as well as macarons (would fit 8 small gerbet macarons in most cases - although we recommend you measure your product first!)| and if you have something you want to hold in place, ask us about designing a custom made (bespoke) plinth or fitment - our in-house design team are always happy to help and we manufacture custom packaging in the same building here in Malvern so you can even bring your product along and watch us work!

Food Contact Declaration:8 Choc Lid - Orange - [LID ONLY]

The above subject exclusively to use of the packaging as intended- for detailed guidance see Product Specification and Delaration of Compliance - download below

Packaging supplied by Meridian (Speciality Packaging) Limited has been produced using Good Manufacturing Standards and, under condition of storage and handling and intended use as specified, complies with the legal requirements laid out in:

EU Framework Regulation | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC. As amended by Regulation (EC) No 596/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council [enacted in the UK through the Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 2012]

EU General Product Safety Directive | Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety (and amendments)

EU GMP Regulation | Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 of 22 December 2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (and amendments)

[where relevant] EU Plastics Regulation | Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 of 14 January 2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (and amendments) [also enacted in the UK through the Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 2012]

Declarations of Compliance cover migration testing where relevant and outline further legal compliance statements pertaining to additional legislation for specific materials or substrates.

With respect to no-UK and non-EU legislation, Meridian, in most cases, is able to confirm in writing the conformance of the packaging. For instance SWISS ORDINANCE ON MATERIALS AND ARTICLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (SR 817.023.21) which details certain provisions relating to packaging inks. Within this amendment, introduced on 7th March 2008 and coming into force on 1st April 2010, Article 26g details the requirement that only permitted substances should be used in the manufacture of Packaging Inks. Meridian can issue a statement on this matter as required by the customer.
Acceptance of the stated intended use and storage and handling conditions will give a legal compliance validity of 12 months from date of supply.
Meridian is certificated as a Grade AA supplier of high risk (direct contact) food packaging under the BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials (currently at Issue 5)

Ambient, Dry Storage Away from Direct Sunlight:

Ideal storage conditions between 10°C and 30°C (50 - 86°F)

Ideal RH 40 - 70%

Should not be stored in direct sunlight and avoid major thermal fluctuation

Before assembly the packaging should be conditioned a minimum of 24 hours room temperature (15 - 30°C)